When IES authorizes extended medical on a Family Assist Case, the Type of Assistance (TOA) will change to Medical Extension the first month the case was ineligible, had the change been reported timely.
IES uses MAGI budgeting methodology to determine when the earned income or spousal support income results in family income increasing above the Family Assist standard. See PM 15-04-02.
Example 1: A mom and her son have an active Family Assist case with earned income of $990. Mom is paying an average of $20 per month in student loan interest.
| Gross Earned Income |
$990 |
| MAGI Income Deduction |
-20 |
| Countable Income |
$970 |
| Family Assist Standard |
$412 |
Since the family's countable income is more than the Family Assist Standard the family is no longer eligible for Family Assist. The Type of Assistance (TOA) will change to Medical Extension.
Medical Extensions due to Spousal Support
Example 2: A mom and her daughter have an active Family Assist case with court ordered spousal support of $480. Mom is paying an average of $20 per month in student loan interest.
| Spousal Support Income |
$480 |
| MAGI Income Deduction |
-20 |
| Countable Income |
$460 |
| Family Assist Standard |
$412 |
Since countable income is greater than the Family Assist Standard, the family is no longer eligible for Family Assist. The Type of Assistance (TOA) will change to Medical Extension.
